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Best Health Insurance Agencies in New Bedford, MA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored New Bedford health insurance agencies on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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375 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

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4.5 (6)
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5.0 (4)

Why choose this provider?

Medicare Help 65 devotes a large section of its agency to assisting clients regarding their Medicare insurance. Serving New Bedford and the surrounding communities for 12 years, Joseph O’Neil and his agency focus on providing Medicare assistance to clients who are 65 or older, educating them about their Medicare options to ensure that they understand and obtain the coverage their plans have. O'Neil can arrange supplement plans to cover deficiencies in clients' policies, such as prescription drug coverage.

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651 Orchard Street Suite 301, New Bedford, MA 02744

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4.5 (8)
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5.0 (6)

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Flagship Insurance is an independent agency serving clients in New Bedford and the nearby areas. It provides health insurance products for individuals and families, helping them obtain coverage for dental and vision care, disabilities, and final expenses. In addition, it guides business owners in creating employee benefits, including group health solutions, 401(k) retirement plans, health savings accounts, and health reimbursement arrangements. Flagship Insurance also offers premiums for personal and commercial properties. It provides round-the-clock assistance for policyholders seeking assistance with their claims.

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500 Faunce Corner Road, Bldg. 100/Suite 120, Dartmouth, MA 02747

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4.8 (20)
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2.4 (5)

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Sylvia Group offers group health and welfare plans in New Bedford. It assists companies in designing benefit packages that attract and retain employees. Its broad range of products for group programs includes dental, vision, and medical coverages, as well as health savings accounts. Organizations may also select other features such as short-term disability and voluntary programs in the group plans. Sylvia Group, which was launched in 1950 by Louis G. Sylvia, is part of the Alexa Group company.

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Compare our Top Health Insurance Agencies

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Medicare Help 65
375 Rockdale Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740
Flagship Insurance
651 Orchard Street Suite 301, New Bedford, MA 02744
Sylvia Group
500 Faunce Corner Road, Bldg. 100/Suite 120, Dartmouth, MA 02747

New Bedford, MA Health Insurance FAQs

  • What is the minimum number of hours required for employees in the city of New Bedford to be eligible for health insurance?

    Employees of the City of New Bedford must work at least 18.75 hours per week in a 37.5-hour workweek or 20 hours per week in a 40-hour workweek and contribute to the public sector retirement system of their employer. Your health insurance coverage will begin on the first of the month, 60 days, or two full calendar months after you begin working the required hours.

  • Does your employer pay some of the premiums for your New Bedford employer-sponsored health insurance?

    It depends. Some businesses in New Bedford pay a portion of their employees' health insurance premiums. If the employer pays a portion of the premium, the insurance company must ensure that the employer does not pay a higher proportion of the premium for higher-paid employees than for other employees. Prices vary depending on whether insurers offer health insurance plans to large or small groups or individuals.

  • Will you lose MassHealth coverage if you have private health insurance through your spouse or a non-custodial parent in New Bedford?

    No, you can have both private health insurance and MassHealth coverage in New Bedford. Most children who qualify for MassHealth have health insurance through a parent who is not the primary caregiver. If you are having difficulty obtaining private health insurance information for the non-custodial parent, call the MassHealth Third-Party Liability Unit at (888) 628-7526.

  • How do you ensure that the costs of your care are covered when you have both private health insurance and MassHealth in New Bedford?

    You must follow the guidelines of your private health insurance plan in New Bedford and see a physician who is in both your private plan's network and the MassHealth network in order for MassHealth to pay for your care, including copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, before scheduling an appointment, make sure that your preferred provider accepts MassHealth and your private health insurance. Coordination of Benefits details are available on the MassHealth website for more information.

  • Can undocumented individuals purchase health insurance in New Bedford?

    Everyone in New Bedford, regardless of immigration status, has access to private health insurance and MassHealth. If you have any questions about the cost of care, how to apply for free or reduced-cost care, or whether the Health Center accepts your health insurance, please call the Benefits Counselor at (508) 992-6553.